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Poolside Cairns music festival release locals day tickets

09 Apr 2021, 12:30

Cairns can now see Thirsty Merc alongside six other Aussie acts with the release of locals deals and day passes to the Savannah Summer Series Pool Party.

Tropic Weekender: Your curated guide to Cairns' best events

09 Apr 2021, 10:30

Local AFL has its first round this weekend, while Northern Pride enter its third round and the Taipans take on the Hawks down south. Find your weekend here.

Revealed: Repair inaction on Kuranda’s Barron River Bridge

08 Apr 2021, 17:20

Documents obtained under Right to Information reveal repair recommendations for the Barron River Bridge at Kuranda have been ignored since 2015.

FNQ health warning as child virus runs rampant

08 Apr 2021, 11:10

Hundreds of children taken to hospital as rates of Respiratory Syncytial Virus more than quadruple.

Modern Mexican makes its way to Cairns' Edge Hill

07 Apr 2021, 13:00

Tropic caught up with local chef Dan Crossman, who's heading Guerrilla – a modern Mexican eatery and wine bar opening in Edge Hill tomorrow.

Australia becomes world’s second largest raw sugar exporter

07 Apr 2021, 10:15

Australia has jumped ahead of Thailand to become the world’s second largest raw sugar exporter, next to Brazil.

Tropic Weekender: Your curated guide to Cairns' best events

01 Apr 2021, 15:00

The Easter weekend is here! And with it comes lots of markets, art exhibitions, food events and an exciting bazaar at Boardwalk Social.

Half-price flights to Cairns now on sale

01 Apr 2021, 09:20

Thousands of cheap airfares to Cairns are now available, with Adelaide and Perth added to the list of departure cities eligible for the half-price flights.

Queensland Government’s COVID check-in app to be compulsory

31 Mar 2021, 17:30

Hospitality venues across the state will be required to use the Queensland Government’s own COVID check-in app from May 1.

Popular Cairns road to be permanently closed at night

31 Mar 2021, 01:15

Lake Morris Road in Cairns will be permanently closed at night to unauthorised motorists, in an effort to combat hooning and antisocial behaviours.

Cairns pharmacies offering flu shots ahead of peak season

30 Mar 2021, 15:45

Pharmacies across Cairns and the Far North are now recommending residents receive this year’s influenza vaccinations ahead of the peak season.

Cairns in a ‘tenancy crisis’, record low vacancy rate

30 Mar 2021, 11:00

The rental market in Cairns has been described as ‘critically undersupplied’ as its vacancy rate remains at a record low.

Masks mandatory across Cairns from tonight

29 Mar 2021, 12:00

Cairns residents will be required to wear masks when indoors, outside of their home, from 5pm today. A cap on private gatherings will also come into place.

New experiences for Cairns tourists this Easter break

26 Mar 2021, 13:00

Tropic's put together a guide on what's new, what's reopened, and what we think is worth seeing this Easter break – whether you're local or visiting.

Tropic Weekender: Your curated guide to Cairns' best events

25 Mar 2021, 16:15

The Taipans are back in town while the local Big Bash has its Grand Final, along with a few exciting food events and free entertainment the Court House.